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EU Trade Chief Heads to US for Crucial Talks on New Tariffs

The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is on his way to the USA to meet the US Trade Minister Howard Lutnick and the Trump administration's trade representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday. The visit comes ahead of April 2, when the US President Donald Trump is expected to present even more tariffs.

EU Trade Chief Heads to US for Crucial Talks on New Tariffs

EU and USA in Trade Talks

The EU and the USA are initiating direct talks regarding the looming trade war, according to the EU Commission. .

EU and USA in Trade Talks

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The EU responds quickly to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, but is also planning a second round of countermeasures. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is open to negotiations.

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel

On Wednesday next week, 25-percent US tariffs on steel and aluminium will be introduced – if President Donald Trump gets his way. And he has hinted at much more than that.

Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel

EU wants to introduce "Temu tax" – H&M surges

From the EU, it may become relevant to introduce a tax on Chinese e-commerce giants such as Temu and Shein, writes Financial Times. It was one of the reasons why the Swedish clothing giant H&M's stock rose 3.

EU wants to introduce "Temu tax" – H&M surges

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

An Estonian foreign minister and a Portuguese top meeting general will be two of the EU's foremost faces outward until 2029. Kaja Kallas and António Costa kick off the new mandate period with a trip to Ukraine, and are two of the EU's new poster names to keep an eye on.

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

The EU Parliament says yes to Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission with 370 votes against 282. Jessika Roswall and her colleagues are already revving up on Sunday.

New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall.

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Sweden's Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party) is proposed to be responsible for environmental issues in the next EU Commission. Water and a "competitive circular economy" are also included in the job description.

Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

Where are the sisters? was wondered in the old chips commercial. The same question can Ursula von der Leyen ask herself when her EU Commission risks becoming anything but equal.

Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as Commission President and can take a holiday – throughout the entire weekend. Then the work begins to piece together people and assignments to fulfill all the new promises.

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Sweden's next EU Commissioner is nominated. But now Jessika Roswall will also get a responsibility area – and be grilled by the EU Parliament.

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs

Campaign about the future post in the EU commission is in full swing.

Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs